The International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) is a non-profit research and education organization that provides immersive educational services and research opportunities in various astronautical fields. IIAS partners with organizations like the Canadian Space Agency and the National Research Council of Canada to conduct research in areas such as bioastronautics, microgravity science, and space suit evaluation. The institute offers courses and certifications to train the next generation of space professionals, focusing on aeronomy, space medicine, and flight test engineering. Keywords associated with IIAS include astronautical sciences, bioastronautics, microgravity research, and space education.
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Galactic 05 supported space-based research for the Southwest Research Institute and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences.
Kellie Gerardi flew on Galactic 05 sponsored by the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences and conducted three experiments in fluid dynamics and biomedical research that had been tested previously on parabolic flights operated by the National Research Council of Canada.
The International Institute for Astronautical Sciences signed an agreement with Virgin Galactic in 2021 to fly Kellie Gerardi.